Here’s what it’ll take to power Africa’s clean energy future

The renewable electricity revolution is well underway in Africa, but needs to be shared across borders, this research found. | Continue reading


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How patients are using technology to kick-start a healthcare revolution

Susannah Fox, former chief technology officer for the HHS, explains how technology can empower a patient-led healthcare revolution. | Continue reading


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AI “tastes” beer — then tells brewers how to make it better

An AI that can predict how to improve the taste of a beer could help brewers develop the next beloved brew. | Continue reading


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How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains

Some stress is good for you, but toxic stress, on the other hand, wears down your stress response system in ways that have lasting effects. | Continue reading


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T-Minus: Bezos’ space station advances, Boeing’s capsule crews up, and more

Freethink's weekly countdown of the biggest space news, featuring a new space station, NASA's next astronaut transporter, and more. | Continue reading


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Bipedal robot takes a beating, keeps on hiking

LimX Dynamics’s bipedal robot, P1, can keep its footing, even when traversing rough terrain unlike any it’s seen before. | Continue reading


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A protein found in human sweat may protect against Lyme disease

Human sweat contains a protein that may protect against Lyme disease, according to a study from MIT and the University of Helsinki. | Continue reading


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Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and lets the heart to function more naturally

Scientists designed a pacemaker that transforms light into bioelectricity, or heart cell-generated electrical signals. | Continue reading


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Would you trust big work-life decisions to an AI coach?

The fast-growing coaching industry is being disrupted by generative AI, which excels at “performance coaching.” | Continue reading


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Boom’s supersonic jet flies for the first time

Boom Supersonic just flew its XB-1 supersonic jet for the first time, bringing it a step closer to revitalizing super-fast commercial travel. | Continue reading


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Moving trees north to save the forests

Scientists are exploring how to adapt forests for climate change, transitioning them to a warmer future by planting new southern seedlings. | Continue reading


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Generative AI tech is dreaming up new antibodies

A new tool for designing antibodies relies on the same kind of tech underpinning DALL-E and other image-generating AIs. | Continue reading


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Pill to prevent Lyme disease kills ticks before they can infect you

A pill to prevent Lyme disease quickly killed ticks that bit treated volunteers, suggesting it could slow the spread of tick-borne diseases. | Continue reading


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Drugs made in space “cooked real good,” says startup

Varda Space Industries has shared the results of its first mission to manufacture "space drugs" in Earth's orbit. | Continue reading


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Soaring insulin costs? Cows could help.

A genetically engineered cow that produce milk containing with human insulin could help cut the cost of the life-saving diabetes med. | Continue reading


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First person to get a gene-edited pig kidney is “recovering well” so far

A gene-edited pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a person for the first time, giving new hope to people with kidney failure. | Continue reading


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AI-powered wearable “speaks” for people with vocal cord problems

Bioengineers at UCLA are developing an AI-powered wearable that could make it easier for people with vocal cord problems to talk. | Continue reading


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Bryan Johnson lives by one rule: “Don’t die”

“We are losing when we create a lesser version of ourselves.” Bryan Johnson has created a blueprint to reverse-aging, and a vision for the future of humanity. | Continue reading


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T-Minus: Starship reaches new heights, volunteers discover “active” asteroids, and more

Freethink's weekly countdown of the biggest space news, featuring Starship's third test flight, a new Mars volcano, and more. | Continue reading


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First person with a Neuralink brain implant reveals how he uses it

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has revealed the identity of the first person to receive its brain implant — and the man says it has changed his life. | Continue reading


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Reducing pesticide use while increasing effectiveness

AgZen has developed a system for farming that can monitor exactly how much of the sprayed chemicals adheres to plants, in real time. | Continue reading


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Humanoid robots are joining the Mercedes-Benz workforce

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is deploying Apptronik’s Apollo robots at a manufacturing plant in Hungary. | Continue reading


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Autonomous auto racing promises safer driverless cars on the road

Autonomous racing is a testbed where competition spurs innovation and AI-controlled cars chart a course toward safer autonomous vehicles. | Continue reading


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Google’s AI can create a video game based on a napkin drawing

Named Genie, the AI can create a short video games from a single image. It could one day create a wide range of interactive environments. | Continue reading


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Startup is building a giant sand battery in Finland

A massive sand battery will help a Finnish town end its reliance on oil for heating, aiding the transition to a clean energy future. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

The brief history of artificial intelligence: The world has changed fast – what might be next?

Despite their brief history, computers and AI have fundamentally changed what we see, what we know, and what we do. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

Expert explains why a nearly new Boeing 737 MAX 9 door flew off

A 60-pound “door plug” blew out from a nearly new Boeing 737 MAX 9 in flight at 16,000 feet, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage. Why? | Continue reading


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FDA approves weight-loss drug Wegovy to treat heart problems

The FDA has approved the use of Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of certain major heart issues. | Continue reading


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3D processors could lead to a new era in wireless communication

New 3D processors could unlock more frequencies for wireless communication, unblocking congestion and unleashing new technologies. | Continue reading


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How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Wendy Williams, changes the brain

In contrast to Alzheimer’s, in which the major initial symptom is memory loss, FTD typically involves changes in behavior. | Continue reading


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More water pressure means shorter showers, UK study finds

University students used less water during their showers when they had more water pressure — and they could see a clock. | Continue reading


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Startup accelerates progress toward light-speed computing

A new computer chip takes advantage of light’s latency and bandwidth advantages to link processors faster. | Continue reading


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How one streamer learned to play video games with only her mind

Perrikaryal uses an EEG to translate her brain activity into game commands, turning her mind into a video game controller. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

T-Minus: A new rocket explodes, China looks to Mars, and more

Freethink's weekly countdown of the biggest space news, featuring Space One's flight failure, China's plans to collect rocks on Mars, & more. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

Startup unveils “world’s first” complete AI software engineer

Cognition Labs has unveiled Devin, an AI software engineer that can build websites from scratch, debug code, and more. | Continue reading


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Trapped in routine? Here’s how to “dishabituate” and rediscover joy

Neuroscientist Tali Sharot shares two ways to "dishabituate" yourself from your routine: take a break or make a change. | Continue reading


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SpaceX reaches new heights with Starship’s third test flight

Starship’s third test flight was a bigger success than the previous two, but SpaceX’s rocket wasn’t quite able to stick the landing. | Continue reading


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Digital twins are an effective new way to control your metabolism

Digital twins: pioneered at NASA, innovated at Tesla, and now available for your own body, in a smartphone app. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

The hunger-boredom paradigm explained by scientists

True hunger builds gradually and can be satisfied by any source of food, but emotional eating (including eating out of boredom) is insatiable. | Continue reading


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9 ways AI is helping tackle climate change

Existing AI systems include tools that predict weather, track icebergs, and identify pollution, all of which can help fight climate change. | Continue reading


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Implantable solar cells could one day help restore vision

Australian researchers are developing tiny implantable solar cells that could be inserted into the eye to help restore vision. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

FDA approves first over-the-counter CGM

The FDA-approved Stelo is the first continuous glucose monitor (CGM) available without a prescription in the US. | Continue reading


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How cognition changes before dementia hits

Language-processing difficulties are an indicator of amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), a risk factor for dementia. | Continue reading


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World’s first GM banana approved in Australia

Australian regulators have approved a GM banana modified to resist Panama Disease, a devastating fungal infection. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

How our “junk DNA” led to humans being tailless

A CRISPR study out of NYU suggests that junk DNA likely led humans to evolve to be tailless millions of years ago. | Continue reading


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Why the US has artificial reefs made from sunken ships and voting machines

Not all underwater reefs are made of coral − there are also artificial reefs made of sunken ships, radio towers, and more. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

Clinical trials can save more lives, and faster, with AI

The type of AI powering ChatGPT could help accelerate drug development by matching patients with clinical trials and vice versa. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

Serotonin plays a key role in patience and impulse control, research says

Evidence suggests that there is in fact a neurological factor to the brain's ability to control impulses and manage patience. | Continue reading


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